The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab, Africa’s deadliest Islamic extremist group, claimed responsibility for the attack and said its target had been the nearby Maka Almukarramah hotel, which is patronized by government officials. Continue reading
Former Toronto security guard Mohamed Hersi was convicted in 2014 of attempting to participate in the activities of a terrorist group and providing counsel to a person to participate in terrorist activity. Continue reading
Wearing a stethoscope and seated in front of a rifle and ISIS flag, he encouraged “brothers and sisters” to join the terrorist group. Continue reading
The U.S. Africa Command statement says the airstrike occurred on Saturday near Jilib in Middle Juba region. Continue reading
Abdihakim Guleid is one of six suspected of aiding and abetting the attack on the dusitD2 hotel complex on Tuesday that resulted in 21 people dead. Continue reading
An upscale hotel complex in Kenya’s capital came under attack on Tuesday, with a blast and heavy gunfire. Al-Shabab – the Somalia-based Islamic extremist group – has claimed responsibility. Continue reading
The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which often targets Mogadishu, claimed responsibility for the attack. Continue reading
A new report says Ethiopia’s air force has killed about 70 al-Shabab extremists in an airstrike in neighbouring Somalia. Continue reading
Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabab has reportedly announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in territories under its control. Continue reading
Saturday’s truck bombing in Mogadishu killed more than 300 people and wounded nearly 400 others. Continue reading